10 Questions
All types of hemorrhagic stroke require immediate surgical intervention.
False
SAH is often caused by a ruptured intracranial aneurysm or AVM.
True
Rebleeding from an aneurysm occurs in 50% of patients after the initial event.
False
Ventricular drainage with an EVD is recommended for all patients with ICH.
False
There are proven pharmacologic strategies for treating intracerebral hemorrhage.
False
Surgical clipping or endovascular coiling can reduce the risk of rebleeding and improve mortality.
True
Rebleeding from an aneurysm can occur as long as 30 days after the initial event.
False
Early surgical intervention is recommended for all patients with ICH and neurologic deterioration.
False
Brainstem compression is a complication of ICH that requires immediate surgical intervention.
True
The usefulness of surgical hematoma evacuation or minimally-invasive clot evacuation is well established for patients with cerebral ICH.
False
Test your knowledge on stroke diagnosis, signs, symptoms, risk factors, lab results, and medication management. This quiz is based on the course learning outcomes of PHC 690, March 2023. Evaluate your understanding of TIA, stroke types, and therapeutic outcomes.
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